Analysis Of Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is one of the biggest problems facing our
schools and businesses today. A week rarely goes by without a
reminder of the pervasiveness of sexual harassment as a social
problem. Sexual harassment is a growing problem in the government
agencies, schools, and the corporations of the world; however, many
corporations are now adopting new anti-harassment policies.(Conta)
The definition of sexual harassment is any unwanted or
inappropriate sexual attention. That includes touching, looks,
comments, or gestures. A key part of sexual harassment is that it is
one sided and unwanted. There is a great difference between sexual
harassment and romance or friendship, ...

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has an untraditional
job such as a police officer, factory worker, business executive, or
any other traditionally male job. Typical victims of harassment are
young, single, college-educated, members of a minority racial or
ethnic group (if male), in a trainee position (or office/ clerical
positions if male), or have an immediate supervisor of the opposite
sex. (Cq researcher 542)
Presently, it is hard for courts and others to decide when
sexual harassment has taken place because the definition of sexual
harassment is much too broad. Clearing up the legal definition of
sexual harassment would discourage and punish harassers and bring
comfort to the victims. Here are some points to remember in deciding
when sexual harassment takes place: Sexual harassment is one-sided and
unwelcome.

* It is about power and not attraction.
* It happens over and over again.
* It gets worse.
* Subtle sexual behavior is sometimes socially ...

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because of their immaturity and out-of-control
hormones". Says Viki Simmons of the YWCA. "Many times in high
school, students don't think anything about it when harassment
happens, but schools are now cracking down on it". (Simmons interview)
In the business world employers are now on notice that sexual
harassment will no longer be tolerated in the workplace. Claims
brought against alleged harassers include wrongful termination,
invasion of privacy, violation of due process and free speech rights,
defamation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Sexual harassment usually happens to women in low-paying
jobs, or women that have to ...

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